Sensory features on the armored exoskeletons of ancient fish may be the reason why humans have teeth that are sensitive to ...

Anyone who has ever squirmed through a dental cleaning can tell you how sensitive teeth can be. This sensitivity gives important feedback about temperature, pressure—and yes, pain—as we bite and chew ...

Ever wondered why our teeth are so sensitive to pain or even just cold drinks? It might be because they first evolved for a very different purpose than chewing half a billion years ago, a study ...

Learn why both human teeth and an ancient fish contain a key sensory substance — but in different locations.

Teeth are sensitive because they evolved from sensory tissue in both ancient vertebrates and ancient arthropods.

Numerous seashell varieties, including ark shells, scallops and conchs, can be found on Corpus Christi beaches, particularly ...

Even today, sharks, stingrays and catfish are covered in microscopic teeth that make their skin rough like sandpaper. There ...

Does your dog enjoy the occasional sky raisin aka cicada? With the cicadas invading Ohio, are dogs safe snacking on screaming ...

Periodical cicadas are set to emerge in Indiana in 2025. Find out which cities will see the biggest populations.

Anyone who has ever squirmed through a dental cleaning can tell you how sensitive teeth can be. This sensitivity gives important feedback about ...